On The Hillary Sexism\Misogyny Scenario... Speaking For Myself...

[WillyT]

it ain't about sexism. If Barbara Boxer had thrown her hat into the ring, I would have supported her heart and soul. But when I mention that to people, they say, "Barbara Boxer??? She's too liberal and would never get elected."

But see, I'm a liberal, and I tend to vote for those who I'm in agreement with over the issues.

The modern Democratic Party has always been a stitching together of political interest groups, ie., Women's Rights, Minority Rights, Civil Rights, Labor Rights, Anti-War\Peace Groups, etc...

This year we have a "perfect storm" scenario with the coming together of, 7 years of abusive Republican rule, many well-qualified candidates, and a front-loaded primary season.

And I've gone from Kucinich to Edwards to Obama in my support. If Hillary gets the nomination, she will get my vote. That's the way this process tends to work.

My fear is putting Hillary Clinton up against John McCain. Others here have the exact same fear of putting up Barack Obama as the Democratic standard bearer. I don't think either of those concerns is necessarily sexist, or racist.

Posted my thoughts here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...

Which curiously were fleshed out in more detail here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...

Ya think this guy is reading my stuff, LOL !!!

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